Skincare SuppliesBuild the formula, skip the markup.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. How we earn.

How we build Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil

The original, what makes it special and the shelf parts we use. This build already reaches the highest score we can honestly claim.

OLAPLEX

The original · Olaplex

Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil

$32 · 1.0 fl oz

A silicone-based finishing oil that coats the hair for shine, slip and heat protection.

Official product page (opens in new tab)

Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.

Step 2 · The build

Our build 1 part

  • e.l.f. SKIN

    e.l.f. Gloss Mode Treatment Oil

    ASilicone and oil carrier · 47BOils and butters · 28CSilicone smoothing · 15DVitamin E · 10
    $10View product (opens in new tab)

    Not an affiliate link.

The 100 points

What stands out 100 pts

We split Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil into 4 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.

  • ASilicone and oil carrier47 of 47 pts

    The carrier (Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Coco-Caprylate) is most of the formula: it gives the slip, gloss and finish of the product.

  • BOils and butters28 of 28 pts

    Oils and butters (Isohexadecane, Coco-Caprylate, Zea Mays Oil) soften the hair and seal in moisture.

  • CSilicone smoothing15 of 15 pts

    Silicones add slip and shine and help cut combing damage. Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone do that here.

    Haake 2009 · J Cosmet Scida 2018 · J Cosmet Dermatol
  • DVitamin E10 of 10 pts

    Vitamin E (Tocopherol) keeps the oils in the formula from going off.

Step 3 · Buy

Buy the build

One link per part. Each opens the retailer in a new tab.

Skincare SuppliesOct 28, 2026

Your build

  1. 01e.l.f. SKINe.l.f. Gloss Mode Treatment Oil$10

    Running total $10

    View product (opens in new tab)

    Not an affiliate link.

Build total$10
The splurge$32
Match100/100
You keep$22

Snapshot prices. Each link shows today's price.

Other single-product swaps

One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.

budget Our pick

e.l.f. Gloss Mode Treatment Oil

e.l.f. SKIN

Match score 100 out of 100
$10 · 1 fl ozSave $22
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Dimethicone + isohexadecane + alkane base
  • Dimethiconol
  • Phenyl-type silicone shine

Misses

  • Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate (e.l.f. uses bis-aminopropyl dimethicone, a different ingredient)

Why it is close. Closest formula type: a lightweight silicone and alkane finishing oil. e.l.f. lists a similar-named amino silicone, not the Olaplex maleate. Brand sold at elfcosmetics.com; not yet in a retailer we can cite for Target.

Ingredient list source

View product (opens in new tab)

Not an affiliate link.

budget

Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment

Garnier

Match score 88 out of 100
~$6.99 Price not confirmed · 3.75 fl ozSave ~$25.01
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Cyclopentasiloxane + dimethiconol base
  • Argan oil

Misses

  • Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate

Why it is close. A silicone oil finish. Same weightless gloss; Fructis is more fragranced.

Ingredient list source

View product (opens in new tab)

Not an affiliate link.

What the science says

  • A combing test found bleaching raises hair breakage and that nearly all anti-breakage products on the market pair silicones with cationic polymers.

    Haake 2009 · J Cosmet Sci

  • Spectroscopy on bleached hair treated with maleate-based repair agents saw the agents interact with the hair and give a more regular surface, but found no sign of new disulfide bonds. The test did not use this product.

    Di 2021 · Int J Biol Macromol

Full ingredient list

Show the INCI list

Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, C13-14 Isoalkane, Coco-Caprylate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Propanediol, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Beta-Carotene, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Water/Aqua/Eau, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Fragrance (Parfum), Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal

Source

Questions

What does the 100/100 score for our Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil build mean?

We split Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil into 4 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 100 of a possible 100. A full 100 needs every standout fully covered.

What is the best dupe for Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil?

e.l.f. Gloss Mode Treatment Oil by e.l.f. SKIN is our closest single-product match at 100 out of 100 for $10 (1 fl oz). It shares Dimethicone + isohexadecane + alkane base, Dimethiconol, Phenyl-type silicone shine.

How much can I save on Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil?

Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil costs $32 for 1.0 fl oz. The closest dupe costs $10, a saving of about $22. Prices change, so check the seller page.

Is e.l.f. Gloss Mode Treatment Oil exactly the same as Olaplex No.7 Bonding Hair Oil?

No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate (e.l.f. uses bis-aminopropyl dimethicone, a different ingredient). See our methodology for how we score.

Related